Strait Richmond Hospital serves the health care needs of the residents of communities in Richmond County and the southern portion of Inverness County.
Contact
Patient Switchboard: 902-625-3350
Administrative Switchboard: 902-625-3100
Visiting Hours
Visitors are welcome daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with the exception of a rest period from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Please check with nursing staff, if you want to visit outside of the standard visiting hours.
*Learn more about NSHA's Family Presence Policy, which welcomes up to two people named by the patient to be their family or primary support person/people.
Parking
A $2 parking fee will be charged when you exit the parking lot. Please make sure you have the correct change before leaving the hospital. There is also metered parking in front of the hospital. There is a change machine available inside the hospital located by the registration desk.
Weekly and monthly parking rates available.
WiFi and Internet Access
WiFi is available in all inpatient care areas and front entrance area of hospital.
Semi-private and Private Rooms in Nova Scotia Hospitals
- Private room: Includes one bed and one washroom. You can find current rates here.
- Semi-private room: Includes two beds separated by curtains and one washroom. You can find current rates here.
Space in our private and semi-private rooms is limited. The sooner we have your insurance information the more likely we are to be able to accommodate your request.
When the booking clerk calls with your hospital admission date, let them know you are interested in a private or semi-private room.
When you are admitted, be sure to have your private insurance card with you and let the admitting clerk know you have requested a private or semi-private room.TV & Phone in your Room
You can find updated information about costs associated with semi-private and private Rooms in the hospital here.
Fees and Bill Payments
You can find updated information about fees and bill payments for Canadians and out of country patients here.
TV and Phone in your Room
TV Service
TVs are available in all patient rooms. To have your TV connected or disconnected, contact the Hospitality Network at 1-866-223-3686. Fees may apply.
Phone Service
Patient or family members can call Bell Aliant at 1-888-214-7896 to have the bedside phone hooked up. All calls and charges will be directly billed to home phone account.
Cell phones and other wireless devices may be used in some areas of the hospital. Please look for signs before using your device. For the safety of patients, please turn off your cell phone when you are not in a cell phone-friendly area.
Inpatient Meals
During your stay at the hospital, you will receive breakfast, lunch and supper daily. If you follow a special diet or have food-related allergies or sensitivities, let us know when you arrive.
Cafeteria and Vending Machines
Cafeteria, first level across from the administration offices
Hours of operation:
Sunday to Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
There are also vending machine located in the main floor lobby with sandwiches, fruit, yogurt, milk and other healthy snacks.
Gift Shop
Gift shop, main lobby
Hours of operation:
Monday to Friday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Spiritual Spaces and Quiet Rooms
Staff can help you or your family contact a Chaplain.
Bank Machines
A bank machine and change machine are located in the lobby on the main level.
Diabetes Centre
Ask your primary care provider for a referral to a Diabetes Centre. It will be reviewed by our team and you will be contacted for an appointment.
Tel: (902) 625-7270
Fax: (902) 625-6628
Specimen Testing Dropoff Site
Water Testing Dropoff Site
Chemical and bacterial testing is available through the NSH clinical laboratories and sent to Central Zone Environmental Services. Sample collection must be completed by 5am the same morning of drop-off.
Samples must be collected using the water sample bottles and requisition provided by NS Health. Microbiology (E.Coli & Coliform) testing is a white top 100 mL bottle / Chemical & Mineral testing is a black top 200 mL bottle
Sample Bottle Pick-Up for Water Testing
Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Blood Collection Location
Closed for holidays.
Appointments are required for blood collection service.
If you have a referral, you may book an appointment for blood collection at this location anytime online or by calling toll-free at 1-855-867-8821, Monday to Friday, 7:15 am to 2:45 pm (excluding holidays)
Emergency Care Site
The emergency department is located through the main entrance of the hospital. It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When you arrive, please check in at registration. If you arrive after 9 p.m., use the emergency door entrance at the end of the hospital.
If you need help immediately, call 911.
To access the mental health mobile crisis team call 902-429-8167 or toll-free at 1-888-429-8167. This is a 24 hour, seven days a week phone service to help you or your loved one cope with mental health and addiction challenges in the moment.
Clinics, Programs and Services
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)
Offered at 26 locations
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Occupational Therapy
Offered at 32 locations
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Physiotherapy
Offered at 39 locations
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Restorative Care
Offered at 7 locations
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Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program
Offered at 23 locations
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) are registered nurses who have completed specialized education and clinical preparation in medical forensic care for patients who have experienced sexual assault or abuse. Delivered...
Ultrasound
Offered at 22 locations
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X-Ray
Offered at 41 locations
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